A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8760927 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 92268123 epoch_slot_no: 79323 block_no: 8760750 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 19752 time: 2023-05-11 19:46:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd851b15ba1a174f658d4253bd75620c945c8c14e1e3aab8f0911f5f839ab9d8bBlock Operator
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